EA and Comcast Team Up for New Game Streaming Service

The rumored partnership between Electronic Arts and Comcast has now been confirmed. Comcast on Tuesday launched a new game platform called Xfinity Games, which is "powered by EA."

It's a subscription-based game service that streams EA games to a supported Xfinity set-top box. You don't need any extra equipment or software--and your smartphone or tablet acts as a controller.

Check out the video below for a quick look at how Xfinity Games works.

As you can see, Xfinity Games supports EA's mobile games, not console titles. Some of the supported games include FIFA Soccer 13, Plants vs. Zombies, and NBA Jam. You can see the full lineup on the Xfinity Games website, which also warns that online multiplayer is not supported.

Games are available in the Xfinity Games beta for free, but pricing has not yet been determined for the program's commercial launch.

Existing Comcast users can opt-in to the Xfinity Games beta by navigating to the Apps menu, where they'll find the Xfinity Games app. Follow the on-screen instructions and you should be all set.

For more on Xfinity Games, check out this detailed FAQ.

Both EA and Comcast were previously in the running for the title of "Worst Company In America" from the affairs blog The Consumerist.